Antidote vs Tea at BG
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tea at BG takes 5 of 7 categories.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Tea at BGChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antidote2/7
Tea at BG5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Antidote
- Community sentiment
- Tea at BG
- Longevity
- Tea at BG
- Sillage & projection
- Tea at BG
- Value for money
- Antidote
- Versatility
- Tea at BG
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tea at BG
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AntidoteViktor&RolfTea at BGRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%
Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,250 votes
84%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerTea at BGMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTea at BG
SillageTea at BG
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAntidoteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
fruity84%
green77%
aromatic69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
BasilLemonBergamotGrapefruitPetitgrain
Heart
FigBlackcurrantOrange BlossomHayTeaMateVioletRose
Base
Guaiac WoodNutmegAmberBlack PepperCedarCacaoVanillaLeather
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer77
Fall85
Winter69
Day100
Night77
Category winnerTea at BGMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,089
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,177
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerTea at BGHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…
Reviews →Tea at BG opens with a bright citrus snap of grapefruit and lemon, then quickly settles into juicy fig, blackcurrant and a softly aromatic tea accord. On skin, it seems to turn greener, sweeter and more textured as hay, violet, cacao and gentle woods build underneath. This is a limited, luxury-leaning tea fragrance wi…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Antidote or Tea at BG?
Tea at BG takes 5 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Tea at BG is rated 4.36/5 from 76 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tea at BG for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Antidote or Tea at BG?
Tea at BG lasts longest (Tea at BG 78/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Antidote or Tea at BG?
Tea at BG projects furthest (Tea at BG 70/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Antidote and Tea at BG smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom.
Is Antidote or Tea at BG better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tea at BG is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Tea at BG suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antidote and Tea at BG?
Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Tea at BG has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Blackcurrant, Orange Blossom and Hay, a base of Guaiac Wood, Nutmeg, Amber and Black Pepper.
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